This weekly meal plan has a little bit of everything, so there’s something everyone will love. These easy dinners give you plenty of variety while taking the stress out of what to make for dinner each night.
What’s for Dinner?
This weekly meal plan keeps dinner easy, flavorful, and family friendly. There’s a good mix of comforting favorites and lighter options, so you can switch things up without overthinking it. Move the meals around to fit your week and let the planning be one less thing on your to-do list.
- Monday: One Pan Taco Mac
- Tuesday: Chinese Lemon Chicken
- Wednesday: Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs
- Thursday: Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Friday: Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
One Pan Taco Mac
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Simple one-pan dinner with ground beef, pasta, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for an easy, cozy meal.
Chinese Lemon Chicken
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Tender pieces of chicken are lightly fried and baked in a sticky homemade lemon sauce for a sweet, tangy, better-than-takeout dinner.
Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs
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These slow cooker boneless pork ribs cook low and slow all day, resulting in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection with minimal effort.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites With Potatoes
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Juicy steak bites, tender golden potatoes, and a buttery garlic herb sauce, all made in one pan.
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
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Whip up a comforting meal with this delicious Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe. Cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, the result is tender, juicy chicken smothered in a rich gravy, making it the perfect companion to rice or potatoes for a hearty and satisfying dinner!
How Many Does it Feed?
Most of these recipes serve 4–6 people, which makes planning dinner easy. Smaller families may have leftovers for lunch the next day! Larger families should have just enough without needing to double the recipe.
Why Weekly Meal Planning Works
- No 5 p.m. Panic: Dinner is already decided, so you are not staring into the fridge wondering what to make.
- Fewer Decisions: Plan once, and you do not have to figure out dinner every single night.
- Smarter Shopping: Buy what you need, skip the random extras, and actually use what is in your fridge.
- Less Takeout: Having a plan makes it much easier to skip the drive thru when everyone is hungry.
I include a printable shopping list with every weekly meal plan, with everything measured out and ready to shop. It saves time, keeps you organized, and makes busy weeknights feel so much easier. You can find all of my weekly meal plans here.
Side Dishes for Meal Plan Dinners
Storing Leftovers
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have something going on over the weekend. If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.
